2 Days Rapa Nui Classic Program

This program is designed for people who want to take the time to know and learn the history of Rapa Nui. Includes visits to historical and interesting places on the island as ancient villages with Moai, volcanoes, beaches and quarries.

ITINERARY

DAY 1

In the morning the guide will meet you at hotel to begin the tour. We leave the town going to the south coast of the island making the first stop at Ahu Akahanga where you can see a platform with 12 Moai and a typical rapa nui village unrestored, remains of houses, old ovens and a small cave. Later we will continue to visit Ahu Tongariki, one of the most famous island platforms which has 15 restored Moai. Continuing the journey we will stop at the Rano Raraku volcano where we will walk approximately 1 hour for seeing more than 400 carved moai in different stages. Here you will know the history of the carved statues and also feel the energy that this place still stands.

To continue visiting this magic island we will drive to the northeast side to stop at Ahu Te Pito Kura. This place is known for having the largest Moai carved and transported (10 mts. Approx.) Also there is a perfect stone full of energy that is at the seaside and as the legend say would have been brought from Hiva by King Hotu Matu’a.

To end the day of visits we will stop at the paradise beach “Anakena” with white sands and turquoise waters, coral origin. The beach also has the Ahu Nau Nau and Ahu Ature Huki that were scenes of great discoveries.

Back to the village you can see volcanoes and vegetation that are part of the landscape of the island.

Duration: 7 hours.

DAY 2

Half day tour Akivi.

We begin with the people visiting the Ahu Tahai which has 3 restored platforms and the only Moai that has eyes made of white coral.

Later we will continue to Ahu Akivi. It´s 7 Moais are facing the sea and were restored in 1960. We will continue to Puna Pau to learn more about “Pukao” or topknot. We walk to the top of a small volcano to see a crater with red scoria where the pukaos were carved. Also you will see a beautiful view of the Terevaka Volcano and Hanga Roa village.

Duration: 3 hours approx.

Half day tour Orongo.

In the afternoon we will start our visit to Ahu Vinapu to see the wall that looks like the Inca walls, called Ahu Tahira. You will see a red scoria Moai that may represent a woman with two heads.

Continuing the tour we will go to Rano Kau Volcano, which has the largest and beautiful crater on the island. The view is breathtaking and the sea surrounding make the people feel in the center of the world.

To know the latest stage in the history of the island before the arrival of Catholic missionaries we will go to the ceremonial village of Orongo. Here we can learn in detail about the Birdman competition or Tangata Manu that lasted more than 2 centuries and ended in about 1864. During this competition the representatives had to go to the islet Motu Nui in search of the first egg from Manutara bird to be proclaimed king or leader of the island for one year.

Back in the village you can enjoy a beautiful sunset, full of colors sitting at the AhuTahai or anywhere nears the sea.

PRICES

Full day tour with box lunch: USD 85 per person.

Half day tour Akivi: USD 40 per person.

Half day tour Orongo: USD40 per person.

Special price for 2 days tour program: US $ 150 per person.

(Ask for private tour rates)

NOTE

The tours are designed to be performed in small groups in group or private service. For this we have cars or 4×4 type, vehicles are equipped with the necessary elements for your excursions.

For full day tour took lunch and a cooler with ice to keep you water, juice and snacks. To explore the caves we give you the best equipment like flashlights and helmets and we offer walking sticks if its needed.